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How to get fromLong Island to Columbiaby plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 6 ways to get from Long Island to Columbia by plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly from Laguardia Airport

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    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane LGA - CAE
    3h 30m
    $225–1,175

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from New York, NY to Columbia, SCbus bus Nyc
    16h 17m
    $100–149

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Acela
    2. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Columbia Stationtrain train Floridian
    15h 17m
    $233–493

  4. Drive 703.9 mi

    1. Drive from Brooklyn to Columbiacar car 703.9 mi
    12h 16m
    $129–186

  5. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Columbia (CAE)plane plane EWR - CAE
    5h 36m
    $195–983

  6. Bus via Fayetteville

    1. Take the bus from New York City Chinatown to Fayetteville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Fayetteville Bus Station to Sumter Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from James E Clyburn Intermodal Transportation Center to Assembly Gervais Northbus bus 44
    18h 53m
    $119–215

Long Island to Columbia by subway and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$233Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 625.9 mi
  • Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Long Island, Suffolk County, NY, USA and Columbia, SC, USA?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Columbia (CAE) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Atlantic Av-Barclays Ctr to Columbia Station via 34 St-Penn Station, Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, and Washington Union Station in around 15h 17m.

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